WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
When it comes to giving, the Body of the Church needs not only the time and talent of our members, but also treasure--a sacrificial gift that is the fruit of prayer. Each fall, St. Martin's builds its financial budget in a way to meet the many opportunities for worship, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, mission and outreach. We believe in the biblical principle of "tithing," giving back to the work of God 10-percent of the financial blessings He has bestowed upon us. It is important that each member of St. Martin's take seriously the invitation to prayerfully offer an annual pledge to the ministry of Christ in and through St. Martin's. 

"Invite God into your heart-so that giving becomes as natural as breathing, for in giving back to Him, to His work, you are doing one of the most Godly things you can do." Luke 6:38

"St. Martin's has been my spiritual home since I was a child. I will forever be grateful to God for all that He has given me here at St. Martin's. I owe my life, happiness and everything that I have to God and to His church. Yearly giving is my pleasure and is a very small way of offering thanks to God. Please join in saying 'thank you' to God for that which He has given to all of us." - Flo McGee

"St. Martin's has been a constant theme in our family's story. We celebrated our wedding, children's baptisms and Yianis' confirmation in this community. St. Martin's has provided worship, service and education opportunities at every age and stage to help keep Christ at the center of our family. We have been blessed immeasurably by relationships formed here. With grateful hearts, we support the work of Christ in and through St. Martin's and hope that you feel called to do the same!" - Cameron and Yianis Selinidis
29th Annual Joy of Giving Market and Premier Shopping Party

Premier Shopping Party 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15
Joy of Giving Market 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16. & 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17

It's time to reserve your tickets for the Premier Shopping Party at this year's Joy of Giving Market. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door for the early shopping extravaganza that runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, on campus. Admission to the market is free on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16 & 17. Wednesday hours are 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on campus. Purchase Premier Shopping Party tickets and pre-order delicious Episcopal Church Women Pantry items here .

Worship with the Homeless

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8
Meet at St. Martin's

Please join us for an uplifting evening at Church in the Field. We meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, on campus and carpool to the worship service at 2800 St. Charles St. Our volunteers host a meal, serve as prayer partners, and provide praise music. Volunteers, age 18 and older, are welcome. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Outreach.

2019 ECW
Diocesan Retreat

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13
Camp Allen

The Episcopal Church Women host their Diocesan Annual Retreat from Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13, at Camp Allen in Navasota. The program provides a time of prayer, worship, fellowship and restoration fostered by various speakers and workshops. For more information and to register click here.

Thursday Morning
Bible Study

7 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 17
The Island

Come hear guest speaker Scott McClelland, President of H-E-B Food/Drug Stores and 2019 Chair of the Greater Houston Partnership, as he speaks to the Men of St. Martin's. He has worked on a number of issues across Houston including eliminating education gaps from cradle to careers with his non-profit, Good Reason.
 

Middle School
Fall Retreat
Registration Deadline
Friday, Oct. 18

Student Ministries will engage middle school students in conversations about their world, faith and what's important during this getaway complete with tomahawk throwing from Friday-Sunday, Nov. 1-3, at Carolina Creek Camp in Huntsville. Cost is $175. For more information contact Student Ministries at 713-985-3843 or students@stmartinsepiscopal.org .

Adam Brakel
Organ Concert
7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18
The Church

The spell-binding and artistically mastered performances of Adam Brakel have led to his being compared to Liszt, Gould, Bernstein and Paganini. Brakel is the Director of Music at St. James Cathedral and for the Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Fla.

The Altar
Community Cookout

12:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Bagby Parish Hall

Bring your favorite sides and desserts to this time of fellowship after services. St. Martin's will provide burgers, hot dogs and fixings. Sunday Lunch will be available in conjunction with this fun-filled fall get together that will also feature bingo with prizes this year. For more information, contact Tom Lynch at 713-830-4149 or tynch@stmartinsepiscopal.org .